Comparison

On vs petTracer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

On

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On-here is a real-time proximity-based event, activity and offer search solution. Our mission is to connect people looking for interesting things to try, with traders and event organisers who want to attract visitors using real-time marketing and momentary offers. Visitors want to know what is available around their location so they can investigate easily and get to the things that they are interested in. On-here users can choose the types of offers, events and activities they are interested in hearing about. By using the app, they can search for interesting things based on either the current location of their device, or by entering a specific location, date, and proximity radius. This displays a map showing what is available nearby, and allowing easy filtering to allow the user to quickly focus on the things they are interested in and click to drill down for more details. Users can also use the app as an on-demand information service whereever they see the On-hereβ„’ logo by using the app to scan the logo and reveal all the offers available at this location. Traders can upgrade their standard user account to a Trader account for a small one-off fee, which gives them access to a promotions manager where they can create multiple time-bound, interest-focussed promotions including images and descriptions. The sign-up fee also covers a Trader Redemption Point pack including On-here window stickers, a counter-top redemption point which the visitor must scan to redeem an available offer, and more detailed instructions on how to maximise your On-here opportunity, dispatched promptly to the Trader as well as a temporary Redemption Point pack to print off and get started immediately. Once a Trader has published a promotion, it will appear on the map to On-here users on the dates specified by the Trader. The Trader can also highlight a published promotion to people by sending free Promotion Alerts to interested users who are nearby. These Promotion Alerts will be delivered as notifications within the App and also as Push Notifications where permitted, meaning that the Trader can pro-actively drive visibility of their promotions. For full details of trader credit charges and Terms of Use, see https://www.on-here.co.uk/terms-of-use. For details of our privacy policy see https://www.on-here.co.uk/privacy

About

petTracer

Locate your cat anytime, anywhere with this app. It works with a GPS collar and combines GPS with radio search for optimal tracking, even indoors. Enjoy long battery life and a comfortable, lightweight design for your feline friend.

Highlights
  • Real-time cat location tracking
  • Combined GPS and radio search
  • Longest battery life (up to 30 days)
  • Ultra-lightweight and comfortable collar
  • Safety buckle for cat's protection
  • App alternative to web portal
Features
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Discover What Peace of Mind Feels Like petTracer is an ultra-light GPS collar designed specifically for cats. Built from the ground up to be a safe and comfortable collar with one mission – to be able to locate your cat whenever you want and wherever you are. +--- The app for your petTracer GPS cat collar with integrated radio search function ---+ As an alternative to your petTracer web portal login in the web browser you can use our app to access the most important features of your collar and show your own position in addition to your cats location. For tracking your cat a petTracer collar and a subscription is needed. Available on: www.pettracer.com and www.pettracer.co.uk. +--- Two products in one collar for best results: GPS + RADIO SEARCH ---+ Our system is the only one on the market to combine two products in one collar to ensure we give you the best chance of finding your cat: Why is this such a big deal? You need to understand something most other cat tracker manufacturers are not telling you: GPS does not work inside buildings (unless they are paper thin or you are standing next to a window). This means that if your cat gets trapped in your neighbour’s house or garage whilst they are away he could be locked in there for days as you won’t find him with GPS alone! +--- The longest battery life on a GPS Cat Tracker – up to 30 DAYS! ---+ petTracer’s own patented smart technology saves battery by putting the collar to sleep when your cat is not on the move. This allows your device to last for over 10 times longer than any other GPS cat collar on the market. +--- Comfortable, small and ultra-light ---+ All the electronics are built inside the collar creating even weight distribution around your cat’s neck. petTracer is unique; not only is it the only cat tracker that includes two types of technology and the longest battery, but it does so by weighing under 34g. It also includes a safety buckle which opens when your cat is in trouble. β€’ Even weight distribution β€’ 34 grams ultralight collar β€’ Safety buckle More information available on: www.pettracer.com and www.pettracer.co.uk.

Screenshots

On4 screens
petTracer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: petTracer at none against On's 11. On's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. On sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. petTracer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

On ships an update every 2 weeks, petTracer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
On versus petTracer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnpetTracer
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”38.1% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size52 MB71 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOn-Here LtdpetTracer AG

In-app purchases

11 purchases

On

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Trader Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Annual Trader Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time9
  • 1 Promotion Credit$1.99
  • 5 Promotion Credits$4.99
  • 30-Day Unlimited Credits$5.99
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  • 10 Promotion Credits$7.99
  • 25 Promotion Credits$8.99
  • 50 Promotion Credits$9.99
  • 90-day Unlimited Credit bundle$14.99
  • Trader Sign Up Fee$19.99
  • Year Unlimited Credit Bundle$54.99
None

petTracer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is On free?
On is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is petTracer free?
petTracer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do On or petTracer have ads?
Neither On nor petTracer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, On or petTracer?
On ships an update every 2 weeks, and petTracer every 2 months. Most recently, On was updated on October 5, 2026 and petTracer on October 4, 2026.

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